Exploring Arduino by Jeremy Blum – Your Gateway to Engineering Wizardry

by Jeremy Blum (Author)

Product Name

Book Overview

  • Title: Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry (2nd Edition)
  • Author: Jeremy Blum
  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Pages: ~384
  • Language: English
  • Focus: Hands-on projects, electronics fundamentals, coding with Arduino, hardware-software integration

What You'll Learn

  • Fundamentals of Arduino programming and electronics
  • How to use sensors, motors, LCDs, and communication modules
  • Understanding interrupts, timers, and analog/digital interfaces
  • Integrating cloud services and wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
  • Best practices for debugging, schematics, and PCB design basics

Why This Book Stands Out

  • Project-Based Learning: Every chapter has a working project with wiring diagrams and source code.
  • Author Expertise: Jeremy Blum is a renowned engineer and educator, making technical content easy to follow.
  • Breadth + Depth: Covers both beginner-level tutorials and more advanced applications, like IoT.
  • Online Resources: Full source code and companion videos available at ExploringArduino.com

Projects You Can Build

  • Digital thermometer and temperature logger
  • Smart light dimmer with IR remote
  • Internet-connected home automation module
  • Voice-controlled robot
  • Alarm and sensor monitoring systems
  • And more!

Components Used

  • Arduino Uno or Mega
  • Breadboard, jumper wires
  • DHT11/22, PIR sensors, photoresistors
  • Servo motors, DC motors, H-Bridge
  • I2C LCD, buzzer, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi modules
  • Pushbuttons, LEDs, resistors, capacitors

Who Should Read It?

  • Engineering students in ECE, EE, or Mechatronics
  • Arduino beginners looking for a structured learning path
  • Educators teaching embedded systems
  • Tech hobbyists, inventors, and makers
  • Tinkerers building prototypes for automation, robotics, or IoT

Learning Outcomes

After completing the book, you’ll:

  • Understand how sensors, microcontrollers, and actuators work together
  • Be able to program Arduino in C/C++ confidently
  • Build fully functional electronics prototypes
  • Integrate Arduino projects with real-world systems
  • Be ready for more advanced engineering challenges and innovations

Final Thoughts

Jeremy Blum’s Exploring Arduino is more than just a guide—it’s an engineering journey. It turns raw curiosity into tangible skill, equipping you to invent, automate, and inspire. A perfect resource to complement your learning here at CraftedTech Engineering.

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